This material summarizes the causes, prevalence, and severe clinical consequences of Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD) globally. It highlights VAD as a leading cause of childhood blindness, detailing ocular effects (xerophthalmia, night blindness), reduced immunocompetence, increased morbidity from infections, and its complex association with Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) and micronutrient deficiencies like iron and zinc.
A concise, well laid out textbook defining problems around the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It simplifies this complex topic in a logical manner, addressing common disorders, current practice principles, and the unique anatomical challenges of the TMJ.
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Published: 2007
Number of pages: 146 pages
Format: PDF
File Size: 2.96 MB
Authors: R.N. Weinreb
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Intraocular Pressure is the subject for the...
Detailed analysis of Cystoid Macular Oedema (CMO), covering its causes (including post-operative, vascular diseases, drug-induced, and inherited dystrophies), underlying mechanisms (vascular permeability, tractional stress), clinical presentation, diagnostic tools (FFA, OCT), and a step-wise approach to medical treatment using topical agents and periocular steroids.
A collection of multiple-choice questions used for the 6th Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) Pediatric Board review, focusing on General Pediatrics topics including growth and developmental milestones, pubertal sequencing, and developmental psychology concepts like stranger anxiety.
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Authors: Edward T Ryan
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The comprehensive review of surgery that students...
This book provides optimal knowledge of facial anatomy, focusing on the facial nerve and vascular system, to ensure the best results and safe outcomes in facial aesthetic surgery and filler procedures. It aims to prevent dreaded complications like blindness and skin loss by defining safety areas and limitations for various non-invasive devices and surgical techniques.
A comprehensive set of revision notes designed for practitioners or trainees in Intensive Care Medicine, providing concise summaries suitable for quick reference or exam preparation.
This second edition covers the dental management, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep disorders. It is intended to further general scientific research and understanding in the field of dental sleep medicine and is co-authored by experts in orofacial pain.
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Authors: Sumantra Ray
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Heart failure is epidemic throughout the world. A...
This book covers fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders specifically in pediatric patients, utilizing a comprehensive case-based approach for instruction and clinical application. It is edited by a leading expert in Pediatric Nephrology.
